13th November 2009
Recently in Canada, there has been significant media exposure on the tax savings opportunity offered by the Home Renovation Tax Credit Program (HRTC). The initiative is not only designed to spur the Canadian economy, but to also offer an once-in-a-lifetim...
30th October 2009
Whether you drive an industrial-sized truck or a minivan, the principles of keeping your vehicle on the road are the same. In order to keep any kind of vehicle running, you need to adhere to a couple of tried and true truck rules.
First and foremost, m...
23rd October 2009
Most people know that good credit is desirable. After all, most of us spend out entire lives trying to keep our credit on the plus side of things. Interestingly, good credit is not only important when it comes to gaining a great interest rate, but it's al...
23rd October 2009
Have you ever purchased any large item without putting down some type of down payment? From houses to electronic equipment, it's impossible to buy anything without spending some kind of cash - even if you sign up for a sixty day payment plan.
In fact, ...
23rd October 2009
There will come a time in every renter's life when buying a home seems more appealing than renting. Should you buy or should you continue renting? Well, there are two basic ways to look at this problem. The first way is to think about all the money that y...
22nd October 2009
When you apply for a traditional bank loan, you may (or may not) gain the money that you need, but you won't be able to spend that money any way that you want to. Many people often make the mistake of assuming that bank loan money can be spent in any mann...
20th October 2009
What makes more financial sense: keeping your current car or buying a new car? When confronted with this decision, most people do not know which option to choose. Before you head to your local car dealership (or scrap yard) take a look at this financial b...
20th October 2009
As most of Canada prepares for snow, ice, and cold weather, many Canadians are beginning to think about jetting off to warmer places. There's nothing quite like a nice relaxing vacation to soothe the sense and ease troubled winter minds.
Of course, the...
20th October 2009
Are you in debt? If so, then you may want to start paying yourself. This may sound like a strange idea, but it's also an idea that financial consultants have been suggesting for some time now. When you decide to pay yourself a weekly salary, you will be a...
20th October 2009
Did you know that you have to have a good reason to get a traditional loan? Banks will not dole out loans to anyone unless they know how you intend to spend loan money. Banks aren't willing to let borrowers spend loan money any way they choose, and this c...
16th October 2009
It's no secret that some parts of Canada get their fair share of snow, sleet, and slippery weather during the winter months. In fact, those that live in the eastern and northern parts of Canada are far more susceptible to depression, moodiness, and a gene...
16th October 2009
According to recent polls, Canadians are not successfully managing credit card debt. In the past, Canadians were known for resisting credit card temptation, so what's changed? Simply put, the world has changed and an economic crisis is forcing Canadians t...
06th October 2009
Nobody likes to hear (or think about) the word "budget." For some reason, the mere thought of this word sends most people into instant panic mode. But, in the wake of our current struggling economy, a budget can be a useful tool that you may want to learn...
05th October 2009
If you currently own a mobile home, then you may be able to get a large loan to pay off debt, help with home renovations, or use in any other way that you see fit. Bad credit may prevent you from gaining a traditional loan using your mobile home, but this...
29th September 2009
Commercial owner-operators can earn a lot of money driving a truck, running their own business, and keeping abreast with the trucking industry. However, owning a big rig can also be a costly endeavour. The major problem with owning one thing that the rest...
